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15 April 2026
GCC 15-04-2026 | 16:38
The agreement establishes a jointly owned company to build and operate the largest railway project in Jordan, boosting freight connectivity and investment flows.
Middle East 15-04-2026 | 16:13
Tehran confirms indirect exchanges with Washington through Islamabad, rejects Western reports on negotiations, and ties regional issues and Lebanon war to any ceasefire deal, while Trump says the conflict is nearing its end.
Middle East 15-04-2026 | 16:12
Tehran warns of a ceasefire breach if Washington’s maritime restrictions persist, while shipping from Iranian ports continues despite the blockade.
GCC 15-04-2026 | 13:44
UAE–China investment MoU strengthens strategic economic partnership and boosts bilateral capital flows.
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 10:24
A sweeping electoral defeat for Viktor Orban signals a major realignment in European populist politics, with ripple effects reaching Washington, Moscow, Brussels, and beyond.
Region 15-04-2026 | 08:34
The fighting has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, more than 2,100 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states. Thirteen U.S. service members have also been killed.
Lebanon 14-04-2026 | 16:05
As Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks intensify across southern Lebanon, a rare Lebanese Israeli preparatory meeting opens in Washington amid deep divisions over ceasefire conditions and the future of the border conflict.
Europe 14-04-2026 | 15:59
Regional diplomacy efforts intensify amid calls for ceasefire expansion and maritime security coordination.
Lebanon 14-04-2026 | 12:49
As indirect negotiations begin in Washington, deep divisions remain over a ceasefire, Hezbollah’s disarmament, and Israel’s security plans, with officials warning that a breakthrough is unlikely in the near term.
Business Tech 14-04-2026 | 11:53
Users question missing or unclear labels on Apple Maps, while the company denies removal and attributes the issue to coverage limitations and phased rollout.

Selected News

Lebanon 15-04-2026 | 14:57
From early incursions in the 1970s to today’s technological buffers, analysts trace how Israel’s evolving “security belt” strategy has shaped and reshaped its approach to Lebanon and surrounding fronts.
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 14:55
A sweeping proposed framework to curb Iran’s support for regional proxies faces major legal, political, and enforcement gaps that could determine its success or failure.
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 10:15
*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:f54d6c97-71cf-4cf5-af73-14d0fd5848b4-47" data-testid="conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant">As conflict reshapes the region’s economy, the contrast sharpens between states built on diversification and resilience and those weighed down by escalation, fragility, and internal collapse. 
Region 15-04-2026 | 08:11
Rubio convenes first high-level direct meeting in decades, launching a negotiation framework amid war, Hezbollah resistance, and hopes for ceasefire and reconstruction.
Business Tech 14-04-2026 | 11:53
Users question missing or unclear labels on Apple Maps, while the company denies removal and attributes the issue to coverage limitations and phased rollout.
International 13-04-2026 | 15:43
The visit bypasses France’s traditional role as the Vatican’s gateway to Africa, reflecting changing diplomatic and church dynamics amid strained France–Algeria relations.
GCC 15-04-2026 | 16:38
The agreement establishes a jointly owned company to build and operate the largest railway project in Jordan, boosting freight connectivity and investment flows.
Middle East 15-04-2026 | 16:13
Tehran confirms indirect exchanges with Washington through Islamabad, rejects Western reports on negotiations, and ties regional issues and Lebanon war to any ceasefire deal, while Trump says the conflict is nearing its end.
Middle East 15-04-2026 | 16:12
Tehran warns of a ceasefire breach if Washington’s maritime restrictions persist, while shipping from Iranian ports continues despite the blockade.
Lebanon 15-04-2026 | 14:57
From early incursions in the 1970s to today’s technological buffers, analysts trace how Israel’s evolving “security belt” strategy has shaped and reshaped its approach to Lebanon and surrounding fronts.

Opinion

Opinion 15-04-2026 | 14:55
A sweeping proposed framework to curb Iran’s support for regional proxies faces major legal, political, and enforcement gaps that could determine its success or failure.
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 12:08
Focusing U.S.–Iran diplomacy narrowly on the nuclear file ignores Tehran’s broader regional influence network from Lebanon to Yemen, undermining prospects for real Middle East stability
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 10:24
A sweeping electoral defeat for Viktor Orban signals a major realignment in European populist politics, with ripple effects reaching Washington, Moscow, Brussels, and beyond.
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 10:15
*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:f54d6c97-71cf-4cf5-af73-14d0fd5848b4-47" data-testid="conversation-turn-12" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant">As conflict reshapes the region’s economy, the contrast sharpens between states built on diversification and resilience and those weighed down by escalation, fragility, and internal collapse. 
Opinion 15-04-2026 | 10:12
As regional alliances evolve and conflict dynamics change, Iran’s long-built proxy system faces unprecedented strain.
Culture 13-04-2026 | 15:42
The proposed legislation aims to streamline restitution procedures for African cultural property taken between 1815 and 1972, replacing lengthy parliamentary processes with faster legal mechanisms while introducing strict criteria to verify unlawful acquisition.
Culture 06-04-2026 | 13:41
From famine and foreign occupation to political upheaval and clandestine resistance, follow Ahmad Torkash-Vand and the cursed “cats” of Tehran as they navigate love, loss, and the turbulent forces that shaped modern Iran.
Lifestyle 05-04-2026 | 15:45
From kitchen rituals to market shelves, discover how this iconic holiday treat endures, balancing memory, flavor, and the cost of wartime life.
Lifestyle 05-04-2026 | 12:39
A visual exploration of fragility and resilience, capturing the human moments that persist amid displacement and uncertainty.
Region 19-03-2026 | 16:38
Iranian Americans are marking Nowruz with subdued, often somber gatherings and vigils, balancing cultural tradition with grief and solidarity after Iran’s deadly crackdown and ongoing war.
Sport 14-04-2026 | 12:11
Seven medical staff face renewed charges over Diego Maradona’s death amid claims of gross negligence and possible murder.
Sport 04-04-2026 | 07:31
The BBC documentary follows Harry Clark’s journey to Rome, exploring faith, family, and personal growth through his meeting with Pope Leo XIV. 
Sport 04-04-2026 | 07:30
The Danish toy company Lego launches sets featuring Messi, Ronaldo, Vinícius Júnior, and Mbappé, blending creativity and iconic World Cup moments.
Sport 03-04-2026 | 13:24
FIFA faces backlash as fans and politicians criticize soaring ticket prices, while the tournament gears up to kick off in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on June 11. 
Sport 01-04-2026 | 08:23
Iraq beat Bolivia 2-1 to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, ending a 40-year absence after a hard-fought playoff victory.